Peer Review and Publication Policies

Peer review process
Reception and initial evaluation of the article: the article submitted will be initially
evaluated by a member of the editorial committee. This will continuously monitor the
peer review process and conduct a critical reading of the evaluations
obtained to prepare a final opinion addressed to the author. This evaluation will ensure that
that the article complies with the scientific standards of the journal.

Selection of reviewers: for each article, two reviewers are selected according to their
experience and knowledge in the area of the article, ensuring an unbiased perspective and
global. The selection is made from a bench of experts, with verification of
background. In addition, reviewers are asked to provide a signed statement of conflict of
interest before assigning them the item.

Double-blind review process: The review process is double-blind, ensuring that
Both authors and reviewers maintain anonymity throughout the process

Evaluation criteria: the reviewers evaluate the article based on a list of criteria
clear and objective that include: Originality, Relevance of the topic, Methodological clarity,
Interpretation of results and Clarity in presentation. This approach ensures a process
rigorous, objective and fair in the evaluation

Estimated process times: The peer review process is estimated at 3
weeks, and the drafting of the final report in 3 weeks. The journal undertakes to
meet these deadlines, although there may be unforeseen delays due to circumstances
outside the control of the magazine.

Conflict of interest management: in the event that a conflict of interest is identified by
part of the reviewers, this will be managed according to the guidelines established by the
Editorial Committee. If it is not possible to ensure impartiality in the evaluation, the article will be
assigned to alternate reviewers.

Handling rejected articles: If an article is rejected, authors will receive
Detailed comments from the editorial committee. This will allow them to improve the manuscript in
if they wish to submit it again to the journal or to another publication

Review of the quality and performance of reviewers: reviewers are evaluated by the
editorial management system to ensure that the
Review is maintained with high standards of quality, impartiality, and objectivity.

Editorial decision: After peer review, the editorial board will make a final decision
on the acceptance or rejection of the article, notifying the authors of the results.

Publication process
After the acceptance of an article, at the end of the evaluation stage, a process of
Proofreading covering spelling, style and bibliographic aspects, carried out by
specialized professionals.
The article then goes through the layout process followed by a detailed review
of the model. This review is carried out by a proofreader, the editorial secretariat, the
corresponding associate editor and author

Once the mockup has been approved by all parties involved, the item is prepared for
its publication in the next issue of the journal.

Post-publication review process
The journal adheres to the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal
Editors (ICMJE) and consider post-publication review to ensure the continued quality of articles and correct any significant errors that may occur.
may arise after publication